第十七届傅雷奖入围作品在京揭晓

Core Viewpoint - The 17th Fu Lei Translation and Publishing Award has announced its shortlisted works, highlighting the significance of translation in promoting French literature in China [1][2]. Group 1: Award Announcement - The Fu Lei Translation and Publishing Award has shortlisted 10 works, including 5 literary and 5 social science titles [2]. - The literary works include "The Empty Wardrobe," "The Synthetic Heart," "Everyone," "Fleeting Life," and "War, War, War" [2]. - The social science works include "Humans and the Sacred," "The Complete Letters of Claude Debussy (Volume 1)," "Facing Gaia: Eight Lectures on the New Climate Regime," "Nature," and "Exhausted from Being Oneself: Depression and Society" [2]. Group 2: Participation and Trends - A total of 54 works were submitted for this year's award, with 32 in social sciences and 22 in literature, indicating a strong interest in the award [5]. - Nearly 80% of the 61 participating translators are under 40 years old, reflecting a trend of younger translators who have invested significant time in language and translation studies [10]. - The common themes among the shortlisted works focus on environmental issues and women's memories, resonating with concerns in both China and France [7]. Group 3: Significance of the Award - The Fu Lei Award, established in 2009, aims to reward outstanding Chinese translations of French literature and promote these works in China [10]. - The award not only recognizes excellence in translation but also seeks to enhance public awareness of the translation profession [10]. - The winners of this year's award will be announced at a ceremony on November 22 at the Minsheng Modern Art Museum in Beijing [11].